June is a pretty busy month for any family, but for certain families it’s time to celebrate a major milestone – graduation. Whether it’s kindergarten, grad school, or something in between, you can get ready for great grad photos with the following tips: Tip One: Find a Narrative Can you tell a story about your […]
We’ve all had a few photography boo-boo’s in our days – from leaving batteries in the charger to forgetting to take off the lens cap. So what can you do to prevent common child photography mixtakes? Here are a few common mishaps and easy fixes: Child Photography Mistake #1: I forgot my… Always have a […]
It can be easy to get a little too comfortable when it comes to kid’s photos; particularly when you’ve been doing it for a while. Unfortunately, that also means that your child photography will stay relatively the same, the same shot, same settings, each time. So what do you do to kick start your creative […]
We all get a bit complacent when it comes to the skills we are working on, whatever they are. Sometimes it takes a bit of a kick in the rear to gets us moving towards improvement again, which is why I’ve put together this list of methods to improve your child photography skills. Regardless of […]
It’s that time of year again! You’re wondering “what will I get my (friend/spouse/family member) this year that they will really love?” Well, if they’re a fan of photography we have a great list of items to consider this year. For kids and adults, This Book is a Camera is a great gift. It really […]
If you were lucky enough to get a spanking new camera for the Holidays, you may be gleefully looking for opportunities to take some great shots of your spouse, kids, family, pets, or whatever else happens to appear when you look through the viewfinder. But are you taking steps to ensure that your photos are […]
In one way, photographing older kids can be a ton of fun. They have amazing personalities, can take a bit of direction, and are (usually) more patient so you can plan longer photo sessions. However, without some preparation you might find yourself feeling a little lost – especially if your older kid has the typical […]
Great family photos pose a unique challenge; although you might have the skills to take the photo, you might find it hard to pull together the three requirements for a great family photo: location, equipment, and photographic ability. Being in front and behind the camera makes it much more difficult to create memorably photos, which […]
Whether you are spending New Year’s Eve at home with the family, or are heading out for a night on the town, you will undoubtedly encounter some great opportunities for fun photos; of your friends, your surroundings, and the events that occur during one of the most festive and fun nights of the year. So […]
You know your kids have great smiles, but unfortunately just saying “smile!” or “say cheese!” may not be enough to get them to give you a stunning, natural smile for your photos. Try out some of the following tips to encourage more smiles in your kids photos. Get Great Smiles with Toys Let your kids […]